Hounds Town - Clearwater
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.7 /10Exceptional · 167 reviews · top 10% in Tampa
Sources
Behind the 9.7
- Reviews read
- 167 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.90 ★
- Rank
- #17 of 184 in Tampa
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$59 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
$25middle $45$60
Above the Tampa middle price
Sources
Behind the $59
- Source
- Hounds Town - Clearwater’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-08
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Townhome $59 Luxury Suite $72 King Luxury Suite $82 Penthouse Suite $95 Additional Dog Same Suite $39 … Daily Fee $39 Saturday $32”Open their price page ↗
Hounds Town - Clearwater is a dog daycare in Clearwater, FL, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.7/10 (exceptional) from 167 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #17 of 184 in Tampa. Its website lists boarding from $59–$95 per night and daycare from $39 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 8.
Top 10% in Tampa#17 of 184 by Dogs Away score, from 167 reviews.
No overnight staffStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
All-day open playPlay model, per the facility.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareBoarding Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $59–$95/night
- Daycare rate
- $39/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Tampa
- #17 of 184
- Google rating
- ★4.9 (167)
- From downtown
- 16.7 mi
- Additional dog
- Additional Dog Same Suite $39
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
8/27
8 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-08. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements3 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Up to date on shots (Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella)”houndstownusa.com/locations/clearwater/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=map&utm_id=clearwater
Spay / neuterRequired from 6 months
Their words
“We require that all dogs be spayed by 6 months old or neutered by 12 months old, whether they are coming for interactive doggie daycare or overnight boarding.”houndstownusa.com/faqs/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay (free)
Their words
“We require a no-cost temperament evaluation to assess your dog and make sure he will do well in our environment.”houndstownusa.com/faqs/
Operations5 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightNo — nobody is on site overnight
Their words
“Are there staff with the dogs during overnight and holidays? While we don’t have staff staying overnight, we have an established routine for weekends and holidays to ensure the dogs are properly taken care of.”houndstownusa.com/faqs/
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
“With expansive play areas for all day play, large luxury suites for overnight dog boarding”houndstownusa.com/locations/clearwater/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=map&utm_id=clearwater
Groups separated bySize and temperament
Their words
“Additionally, we place dogs in playgroups according to size and temperament.”houndstownusa.com/faqs/
HousingSuite
Their words
“Townhome $59 Luxury Suite $72 King Luxury Suite $82 Penthouse Suite $95”houndstownusa.com/locations/clearwater/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=map&utm_id=clearwater
Administers medicationCase by case
Their words
“While we are happy to give dogs vitamins, antibiotics, and medication for minor medical issues, we cannot give any life-sustaining medication.”houndstownusa.com/faqs/
Show 19 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website
Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.
Score & reviews
9.7ExceptionalDogs Away score
Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.
What reviewers mention most
happy pup 7welcoming atmosphere 7informative staff 3nails trim 3puppy care 3crate alternative 2dog psychology 2pet videos 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Late pick-up
- $32 late checkout fee for boardingStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Cats
- Boards cats in its Purrington Villas ($32)Stated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–7 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Sun
- 11 AM–1 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- TPA · Tampa International
- 12.3 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 6:30 AM – 7 PM
- Open Sunday
- Yes
Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.
Location
18350 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33764
16.7 miles from downtown Tampa · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Hounds Town - Clearwater
What services does Hounds Town - Clearwater offer?
Hounds Town - Clearwater is listed as a dog day care center in Clearwater, FL, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Hounds Town - Clearwater charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $59–$95 per night and daycare at $39 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-08). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Tampa median published boarding rate is $45/night.
What vaccines does Hounds Town - Clearwater require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Hounds Town - Clearwater?
No — nobody is on site overnight, according to the facility's own website.
How does Hounds Town - Clearwater compare with other Tampa facilities?
It ranks #17 of 184 in the Tampa index by Dogs Away score (9.7/10, exceptional), based on 167 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Hounds Town - Clearwater, Clearwater, FL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/hounds-town-clearwater/Similar places near Clearwater
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